All of us together again....
(Steve is the tall one in red, Shad is the one in black, Sam is the short one in red, Selah, Jon, me and Sarah)
The FIVE greatest kids in the world!!!
Today after church we took the kids to see Selah. Since she had tested positive for MRSA we had only let the kids go to her door and look in but since the MRSA does not seem to be active, we allowed them to go in. I was not prepared for how emotional it would be.... Shad just broke down and laid his head on Selah's pillow and wept. Steve cried and cried also, he was just heartbroken. Watching the boys was literally heartbreaking. But at the same time, it drew us all together. I was so proud of their love for their sister. My heart was breaking yet full of love at the same time. We all prayed together as a family. We were able to talk about the future and reaffirmed our family ties & commitment to walk together, whatever the future holds.
Shad wanted to go and get his birthday money and buy her a present. He bought her a dog and took it back to her. I love my kids!!!!
Tonight we met some new families...two families both with daughters with Down's have been following our story and praying for Selah! What a blessing! One little girl will have surgery tomorrow, pray that it will go well. The older girl, 13 years old she proudly told me, has a rare disorder and is being treated for it. Pray that she will respond to the treatment!
Also a friend of mine who was so supportive of our adoption was diagnosed with a brain tumor and has already had surgery. Her name is Angie. She invited me to speak at her church last year and the church gave a big offering to our adoption. She was even there to welcome us home at the airport, she has two adopted daughters and some older children. Angie has worked tirelessly advocating for orphans and adoption. She has worked with the homeless and they are deeply involved in their church. I'm saying she has been faithful to God and to the things that are close to God's heart. Pray that God will touch and heal her completely!
Many needs....please also continue to pray for Selah!
Beautiful pictures!!! And what sweet, precious boys you have. Such tender hearts. Continuing to pray for all of you!
ReplyDeleteTears wanting to flow at the beauty of these pictures. I went to a Bible study tonight for the first time in a long while and I added her name to the prayer list. She will have at least another 15 women praying for her and your family.
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Thank you for posting! I'm thankful the whole family was able to be together and that the boys feel such brother love for Selah. Thank you for sharing these other concerns, too!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Praying for Selah and your family. Wondering why All Children's Hospital in St. Pete is not an option for Selah's transfer needs. I'm sure you have exhausted your efforts and have good reason why. Maybe the drive is a factor. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI have NEVER like ACH so we will try to avoid it as much as possible, Sam has been a patient thre a few times and we've always been unhappy with situations there. If Lakeland didn't work out we'd go to St Joe's we 've had good expirences there but it is further...
DeleteI have heard All Children's is difficult. I was born at Lakeland General and always a fan of Watson Clinic in Polk. St. Joe's is good. We are members at Hillsborough United Methodist Church (near Florida State Fairground/at edge of Temple Terrace) - and are praying for you. I can not fathom what you are going through. Your strength is an amazing testament!
DeleteI have heard through friends that ACH can be troublesome. St. Joe's is good. I was born at Lakeland General and a fan of Watson Clinic in Lakeland also. Now in Temple Terrace - members at Hillsborough United Methodist (near Fl State Fairgrounds/edge of Temple Terrace) - we are praying for you. I cannot fathom what you are going through. Your strength is an amazing testament!
DeleteLOVE Watson Clinic too! That's where we take our kids they are great. St Joe's is good, just so much further for us as we want to be there daily. thanks
DeleteThe photos are beautiful, and your anecdote about the children really touched my heart. Sending many prayers for Selah and all of you, plus the special people that you mentioned in your post. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious day. I'm praying for that sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious day! I'm praying for that sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteYour family is SO beautiful, and it is evident how you have raised them with they way they show their love for their sister! Bless you all. Prayers always!
ReplyDeleteCrying to hear of your boys' grief. What a wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to all be together. The pictures are nice. You are in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for you all!!!
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